Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday, 2 February 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: R. Jackson

Stewards: B. Mcerlean, J. Philp

Veterinarian: Dr D Blyde,

Swab Official: A. Challen

Starter: N Brigginshaw

Judge: C. C Nilsson

Lure Driver: R. Greensill

 

 

Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MDNPW 431m

 

Azir – Checked and gave ground rounding the top turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside back muscle injury, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 28 days and until the completion of one satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE (1) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS NOVICE (2) 431m

 

Birdman - Beaten favourite. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed laceration to the offside leg, no standdown time given. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr J Schmidt regarding the greyhound’s performance, Mr Schmidt stated that the greyhound was returning from a long spell and needed the run. A post-race urine sample was obtained.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 431m

 

All clear was delayed to afford the Stewards the opportunity to view the films in relation to a bird on the track, after doing so Stewards were comfortable that no greyhound was effected and all clear was given on the judges numbers.

 

Barci Lady – Grave ground in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside wrist injury, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 10 days. Trainer Mr P Shaxson stated that the greyhound will be retired from racing following today’s event.

 

Race 6 - GREYHOUND_DATA.COM 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - SHIPWRECK AT STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards

 

Race 8 - CHASE NEWSPAPER 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards

 

Race 9 - GREYHOUND GEAR 5TH GRADE HEAT 5 GRADE 5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards

 

Race 10 - M & K BUTCHERS BEST 8 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards

 

Race 11 - GREYS4PETS MA5 431m

 

Disaster Piece - Beaten favourite. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant finding. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr G Broadrick regarding the greyhound’s performance, Mr Broadrick stated that he did not financially support the greyhound today and was unable to explain why the short odds were offered. A post-race urine sample was obtained.

 

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                                                      STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

Nil

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

R4 Birdman

R11 Disaster Piece

Scratchings

R3 Cookie Express – Ineligible, penalty

R4 Peppa Peppa – Ineligible, penalty

R5 Phoenix promise - Ineligible, penalty

Re-Weigh Information

R8 Snake Eyes Senna  - was 30kg – today 28.9kg

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R6 Bon Flame – 153 Days – Seasonal

R7 Flaming Curacoa – 114 Days – Seasonal 

Stewards Trials

Rusty Demon – Passed – 16.56 – 34.1kg

Big Apatite – Passed – 16.79 – 29.6kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

3

Azir

Back muscle

28 days + 1 trial

5

Barci Lady

Wrist

10 days

 

 

The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.